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This allowed me to make a cast and retrieve with one, and then pick up the competition and do the same

There's no unusual knocking, but you can feel the gears meshing together

Model Retrieve Weight Bearings Line Capacity Price C3-5550 Right 9.9 oz 3SS+1RB 12/240 $139.99 C3-6500 Right 10.7 oz 3SS+1RB 12/320 $149.99 3 stainless steel ball bearings + 1 roller bearing provides smoothoperation Carbon Matrix drag system gives smooth dragperformance Compact bent handle and star provide a more

Visibility: Monofilament line is almost invisible underwater, which can help to reduce the chances of spooking the fish

This is the prime late fall temp range as smallmouths will still be motivated to feed and able to strike artificial lures to some degree (IMO 44 to 48 is peak fall if you seek wintering / pre-wintering fish atop deep structures)

The reel seat orientation, guide size, and line angle are all different, and using the wrong reel type significantly reduces casting distance and creates line management problems throughout the session